Captain America #43
Bucky has survived his first major trial as the new Captain America, but now a villain from his past - both as Bucky in WW2 and as the Winter Soldier during the Cold War - has come to the U.S. and he'll have to face his history just as he's finding his feet in the present. The beginning of a gripping war and espionage tale, with some familiar faces for long-term Cap readers, as the New Captain America moves further into the Marvel U. And for this action-packed three-part story, award-winning Cap writer Ed Brubaker is joined by acclaimed artist Luke Ross (Jonah Hex, Samurai).
WRITER: ED BRUBAKER
PENCILS: LUKE ROSS
INKS: STEVE EPTING
COLORED BY: FRANK D'ARMATA
LETTERED BY: VC - JOE CARAMAGNA
COVER BY: STEVE EPTING
Price: $2.99
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Reviews
| User | Added | Spoilers | |
| ohcaroline | 10/23/08 | Yes | Read Review |
| Tork | 10/23/08 | Yes | Read Review |
| mxdudepx9 | 10/23/08 | Yes | Read Review |
| Templar | 10/23/08 | Yes | Read Review |
| TheNextChampion | 10/22/08 | No | Read Review |
Comments
I know that he penciled a couple of pages in the last issue but I am interested to see a full issue of Luke Ross art.
Posted by torippu on 10/20/08 at 09:34 PM
Wow - I'm a bit scared for this issue. The plot is all new - will Bucky still be as exciting without the urgent need to avenge Steve's death? Will Ross be as good as Epting (by the way, how did they get Epting to do the inking for this?)? Will Falcon continue as the #2 character in this series (I hope so, though I dig Bucky's relationship wih Black Widow)?
Posted by coltrane68 on 10/20/08 at 10:14 PM
Yeah, I an hoping this is a stellar read. It really is the first chance to see Bucky stand on his own for the first time with a story line that isn't tied to Cap's death
Posted by drakedangerz on 10/20/08 at 10:38 PM
I'm incredibly excited
Posted by SixGun on 10/20/08 at 10:55 PM
@coltrane68
I don't think you'll have to worry about any of those things. In Brubaker we trust.
Posted by goat77 on 10/20/08 at 11:38 PM
People People People; there is only one thing to like about this new issue:
THE LEAPER HAS RETURNED!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by TheNextChampion on 10/20/08 at 11:53 PM
should i jump up here?
Posted by edward on 10/21/08 at 12:44 AM
@edward-For the first time in 18 issues I can confidently say "Yes!! It is safe to jump in with this issue!"
Posted by drakedangerz on 10/21/08 at 12:53 AM
@edward- I would say this issue is the best chance your going to get to jump onboard. I'm jumping on with this issue as well.
Posted by Kory on 10/21/08 at 01:27 AM
heh, I jumped in with 34, and have loved every second of it. As much as I love Steve Rogers, here's to a long reign for Bucky
Posted by greendart32 on 10/21/08 at 05:19 PM
42 good issues in a row...I'm going to go out on a limb and say buying #43 might be a good idea. This book rocks.
Posted by Urthona on 10/21/08 at 10:11 PM
It's strange how fresh this feels, coming out of such a long story arc. Very good though. Bucky is more firmly set as the new Cap and as the Marvel universe has accepted it in this issue, so have I.
Posted by Cooper on 10/22/08 at 02:04 PM
Did anyone else just laugh at Batroc in this issue? I mean, he was taunting Bucky in French the entire issue...so funny...
Posted by TheNextChampion on 10/22/08 at 03:03 PM
Actually thought Bru was done after last issue. Is he ending soon? So I know when to cancel book from mail service.
Posted by UncleBob on 10/22/08 at 06:34 PM
@UncleBob:
He's not quitting in the forseeable future.
Posted by goat77 on 10/22/08 at 08:04 PM
@Bob: In the San Deigo Comic Con, Ron asked how long he was staying on the issue....and I believe Brubaker answered at least staying til #55....but he never said he was offically off the book by then, he just has a story to tell by that time...So we got another full year with him on this.
Posted by TheNextChampion on 10/22/08 at 09:44 PM
I hope he stays on this book through 100. I can't think of anyone who could replace him.
Posted by NealAppeal on 10/22/08 at 09:53 PM
Pretty good stuff. Leaper was weak and too fruity. But it was a great read nonetheless. Safe to say this takes place after Secret Invasion right?
Posted by drakedangerz on 10/22/08 at 10:46 PM
I jumped on with this and I really enjoyed it. I've read some of the recent trades and I like that they've kept up with the WWII flashbacks with the Torch. I'll definitely keep buying this book.
Posted by Garrett on 10/23/08 at 11:23 AM
I start my Cap Subscription with this issue. Woohoo.
Posted by J4K3 on 10/23/08 at 04:23 PM
Nice issue. The Invaders flashbacks were unexpected and made me happy.
Posted by ohcaroline on 10/23/08 at 09:10 PM
Batroc, folks -- master of savate. Brubaker can turn water into wine as far as I'm concerned.
I can't wait until we get an appearance from the Resistants.
Posted by WilliamKScurryJr on 10/23/08 at 10:54 PM
What a solid issue. I actually thought this was the best we've ever seen Batroc. And using actual french was a nice touch. I kind of like not actually knowing what he's saying.
And yeah, I really like Bucky as Cap. I liked Steve Rogers, don't get me wrong. But man... this is Cap is so cool.
I did miss the Falcon this issue, though.
Posted by PraxJarvin on 10/24/08 at 01:21 AM
Hopefully we get us some Batroc here.
Posted by MeanOldPig on 10/20/08 at 08:59 PM